Listen "This is 43! Presence, Embodiment and Gratitude"
Episode Synopsis
As you enter different stages of your life, how often do you pause to be in the present moment and be grateful for the person you came to be? On this very special day, Brooke Jean celebrates her 43rd birthday by sharing reflections and insights gained over the past year, her journey toward self-awareness and connection, and how this enriched her relationship with herself, her body, her loved ones, and her professional endeavors. Now entering a new milestone, she shifts her focus to the concept of "embodiment" and emphasizes the importance of being in tune with one's body, acknowledging past traumas, and accepting enoughness. She lists actionable steps on how to live a more embodied life, including gratitude practices, intention setting, and prioritizing self-care. Tune in to this week's episode of the Unperfected Pod and discover how you can start living a life of embodiment, connectedness, enoughness, and gratitude. [00:00 - 05:18] Introduction Happy Birthday, Brooke Jean! She ponders on the impact of her past year's focus word, 'connection', and how it has influenced her life [05:19 - 15:18] Embracing Embodiment and Living in the Moment Brooke introduces the concept of 'embodiment' as her focus word this year She explores how healing has helped her reconnect with the positive aspects of her childhood and be more in tune with her body Embodiment means being present and recognizing that we have everything that we need in the moment In that place of enoughness, we open up beautiful parts of ourselves and create abundance When you think of embodiment and presence, you think of vitality Women deserve to fully experience sensuality, pleasure, and joy [15:19 - 22:22] Being Embodied Means Being Intentional Brooke emphasizes the need for practical, tangible embodiment practices in daily life Create a schedule for activities like meditation, breathwork, dance, or energy work Investing time and energy intentionally in self-care and into things that light you up enables you to offer the best of yourself to others Where attention goes, energy flows: focusing on positive aspects such as enoughness, beauty, and joy can attract more of these experiences in life There are tough times but it's important to know how to get back into alignment with being the positive energy you want to see in the world [22:23 - 35:38] Transforming Life with Thankfulness Brooke expresses profound gratitude for her life, accomplishments, and the opportunities that have arisen from saying 'yes' to healing and self-discovery There is joy and power in being true to oneself and making choices based on personal values and desires When you are grateful, you can energetically attract more of what you desire, while also improving your mental and emotional health Spiritual practices are now backed by scientific evidence, demonstrating their impact on mental and emotional well-being She suggests exercises for practicing gratitude, such as writing down things that we are thankful for and choosing to see the good in life [35:39 - 43:57] Closing Segment Understand that despite all the pain and difficulty, there is beauty in you and around you all the time Instead of letting the noise from the media and the world get to you, just let it go and focus on feeling good in your own body and knowing you're enough as you are To learn more about Brooke and her work, listeners can visit Brooke Jean LLC! Tweetable Quotes: "I want to be in my body most of the time, not in my head. Because nothing super positive is usually happening in my head. But my body keeps the score. My body holds the wisdom. My body has my intuition. My body is a vessel." – Brooke Jean "The power to choose where you put your attention is one of the greatest gifts you have. Where attention goes, energy flows." – Brooke Jean "It's even okay to have bad periods, but I get back into alignment. I've built that muscle of getting back on track back to my intentions of being the light, being the love, being the playfulness, being the energy. that I want to see in the world." – Brooke Jean You can connect with Brooke Jean through her: Website: Brooke Jean LLC Facebook: Brooke Jean LinkedIn: Brooke Jean Twitter: Brooke Jean Instagram: @brookejeanunperfected LEAVE A REVIEW Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brookejeanunperfected/ Facebook private group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MLALTL Website: https://www.brookejeanllc.com/ Join us! The Unperfected Mama Group Program here: https://www.brookejeanllc.com/group-coaching
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